PLC Programmer & Field Service Engineer – Travel

YER USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

YER USA is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer/Service Engineer to commission, service, and program packaging machinery across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The role requires extensive travel (~75%), and on-site support from Acworth, GA base.

Candidates should have strong PLC programming skills with Allen Bradley and FANUC, plus the ability to train customers and assist in R&D. Ideal candidates have a technical education in mechatronics or controls and at least two years of programming PLCs,

Qualifications

• Mechatronics/controls background or related technical education.
• Minimum two years programming Allen Bradley PLCs (RSLogix 5000, SLC, PLC-500) and FANUC.
• Operational knowledge of Allen Bradley electrical components and motion control.
• Ability to write and comprehend PLC ladder logic.
• Ability to write basic PICKUP/DROPOFF pallets with FANUC.
• Understanding of electrical systems and schematics; troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and customer-facing professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Power-up, I/O checkout, commissioning and debugging of machinery.
• Train customer personnel on machinery operation.
• Phone support for troubleshooting with customers (Acworth, GA base).
• Product concept and film testing for potential new customers.
• Write PLC programs for machines assembled in the US.
• Participate in R&D for machinery development.
• Travel for service; assist customers with new methods and issues.
• Daily reporting to project manager via checklists, photos, and videos.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

RSLogix 5000 / SLC 500

FANUC

PLC ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting automation

Customer interfacing

Palletizer programming

Education

Some college or technical school (mechatronics; controls engineering; automation)

Tools

RSLogix 5000

SLC 500

Powerflex525

Servo Kinex

Job description

YER USA is seeking an experienced PLC Programmer/Service Engineer to commission, service, and program packaging machinery across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The role requires extensive travel (~75%), and on-site support from Acworth, GA base.

Candidates should have strong PLC programming skills with Allen Bradley and FANUC, plus the ability to train customers and assist in R&D. Ideal candidates have a technical education in mechatronics or controls and at least two years of programming PLCs,